Security and risk management

A key activity of WLA is to help it members ensure security of all operations (physical and online) and to manage risk. Find out more about the work we do in this area.

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Security and risk management

WLA to launch new iteration of its global security control standard

How WLA helps its members manage risk

The new WLA strategy

Executive Director’s message

Certification for sustainable lotteries

Certification for secure, responsible gaming

WLA security standard builds confidence in the lottery sector

The WLA is committed to the development of risk management resources

AML Best practices for legal lotteries and sports betting operators

A Swiss perspective

Chapter 1: Setting the scene

Chapter 2: Identity verification

Chapter 3: Identification of the Beneficial Owner

Chapter 4: Monitoring of business relationships and transactions

Chapter 5: Enhanced Compliance Due Diligence (EDD) measures

Conclusions

Executive summary

WLS 2024 Parallel session 6: WLA launches its latest security control standard

WLA certification inspires public confidence in legal lottery and sports betting industry

WLA and EL webinar addresses AI for cybersecurity

The benefits of certification to WLA standards

Lottery experts discuss how to tackle unexpected security issues

Keeping lotteries secure in the cloud

The data revolution in sports betting

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